Test Code LAB375 Chloride, 24 Hour Urine
Useful For
Diagnosis and treatment of electrolyte and metabolic disorders
Methodology
Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)
Performing Laboratory
Bozeman Health Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine
Container/Tube: 24-hour urine collection container
Specimen Volume:
Preferred: 10 mL
Acceptable: Entire collection
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a 24-hour urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
3. Refrigerate specimen during collection.
4. Mix well before taking aliquot.
Additional Information:
1. Starting and ending times of collection are required.
2. Follow special collection instructions below:
Special Instructions
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Ambient | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Reference Values
| Age Range | Parameter | Reference Values |
|---|---|---|
| 0-6 years | female | 2-10 meq/24 hr |
| male | ||
| 6-10 years | female | 18-75 meq/24 hr |
| male | 36-110 meq/24 hr | |
| 10-15 years | female | 36-173 meq/24 hr |
| male | 64-176 meq/24 hr | |
| 15-60 years | female | 110-250 meq/24 hr |
| male | ||
| ≥ 60 years | female | 95-195 meq/24 hr |
| male |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82436-Chloride
81050-Urine timed measurement (if appropriate)